Culminating the “Season” from Chelsea Flower Show in May to Royal Ascot (horse races) in June it’s a traditionally festive time in London, England.
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Flamboyant might be an understatement in describing a jacaranda tree in full bloom. What exactly makes their blossoms so bewitching? Part of the magic must be their hue. Explosions of brightly colored purple flowers cover the tree's canopy making it eye-candy for all to behold and the sight is truly heart stopping. With every encounter with these gorgeous trees I stop and pause and THANK MOTHER NATURE for such beauty.
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The artistic style of Impressionism can be considered the beginning of modern art. It developed in Paris in the 1860’s with the artists Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, and PIerre-Auguste Renoir. These artists rejected the official government-sanctioned salons/exhibitions, and were consequentially shunned by the powerful art institutions.
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South Bay-based Strand Boards ride the wave of outdoor showers right into gardens, yards and compounds
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Antique Chinese slippers, a grandfather clock, beautiful linens, a Lalique bowl, china, silver, fine and costume jewelry….you can find all these and more at The Circles Collected Treasures Estate Sale, a curated collection of special items at special prices.
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While dogs are often considered man’s best friend, cats seem to be women’s loyal companions. Canines lead the way in early film appearances, but cats are now catching up, perhaps thanks to their frisky, funny personalities.
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Throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age, many animals appeared in films and delighted audiences all over the world. In the case of man’s best friend, many beloved canines also happened to capture the hearts of moviegoers of all ages.
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There were singing career, promoted by Arthur Godfrey, a contract with Dot Records, TV shows, ABC TV, Chevy Show (In the mid-1950’s), and films at 20th Century Fox. He came on the scene about the same time as Elvis Presley. They talked many times about their differences! Pat was known for his wholesome pop hits in the 1950’s. His first hit was “Two Hearts, Two Kisses” in 1955. Who can forget his milk commercials?
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Pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds play a substantial role in maintaining nature’s critical balance. SOAR, the butterfly exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden), pays tribute to these beautiful, fragile creatures and provides visitors with a unique opportunity to have a close up look at their world and the role they play in ours.
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Bridges span over water, highways, canyons, and walkways to link land separated by rivers, lakes, channels; and the “gap” of space traversed from one side to the other. A bridge by any other name could be an actor, title, or plot inspired by the concept.
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Founded in 1931 as the cultural arm of Palos Verdes Estates, Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education is dedicated to educating, enriching and building community through equal and inclusive access to the visual arts.
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My three interests. When I wrote L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants in 2016 (Santa Monica Press), I successfully incorporated architects and architecture into my historical coffee table book. I wanted to highlight a lesser-known Architect, Paul R. Williams (1894-1980).
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Most of the time, Frank Sinatra and I, we agree. As old Blue Eyes would sing, I love Paris, too. I love Paris in the springtime, in the fall, in the summer and in the winter.
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April Fools’Day, the first day of the month, has been “celebrated” for centuries by different cultures, with shenanigans that include practical jokes often bellowing “April Fools!” at the end of the prank. Popular culture, media and major brands have ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life though its exact origins remains a mystery.
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Some facts about Great Horned Owls they are fierce predators that can take down large prey, including raptors such as osprey, peregrine Falcons, prairie falcons, and other owls.
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Part 2 of a coastal Oregon photo tour made last August. Part 1 is Photographing the Oregon coast.
Landscape photographers based in the South Bay get endless chances to shoot great seascapes. The creative possibilities from Manhattan Beach Pier to the Peninsula down to Cabrillo are endless. The Beach Cities have been my backyard for over 20 years now.
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The first Saturday of April is National Handmade Day, but at Ten Thousand Villages, celebrating crafts made by skilled hands is an everyday event.
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History has a tendency to repeat itself. After the pandemic of 1918, everyone wanted to get out and see the world. And they did with rudimentary social tools that were available back in the day. Social restrictions are just terrible both then and now. And as we rotate out of the current COVID pandemic, the urge to get out is stronger than ever. And our social tools are more abundant now than ever.
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